California
 
From San Francisco to San Diego, California is one of the nation's most colorful and diverse states. In the north, San Francisco has the Golden Gate Bridge and the Fisherman's Wharf. There is an abundance of culture, parks, and sites of interest. From San Francisco it is only a short ride to the wine country of Sonoma and Napa Valley. Marin County is picturesque. Lake Tahoe, with great skiing and summer fun, is just a two-hour drive east.Central California has Mammoth Mountain Resort area, which provides summer and winter sports activities that are as good as can be found anywhere. Hearst Castle in San Simeon will give you something to talk about when you return home. Sequoia National Park is a nature lover's dream.

Southern California has Disneyland, Universal Studios, Magic Mountain, Six Flags, and Knotts Berry Farm. Further south, the San Diego Zoo and Sea World will fill your days with fun and excitement. If you like horse racing, Del Mar Racetrack is mandatory. The Pacific Ocean is at its gentlest off southern California and offers surf boarding, deep-sea fishing, sailing, boating, and scuba diving.

Casinos in California offer California-style blackjack with customized names such as California Aces, California 22, and other names reflecting the casino or area they are in. The players have to ante before playing each hand, an amount that varies from fifty cents to a dollar. In some cases there is a seat charge based on time at the table. Call ahead for information.
   
 
   
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